Material Planner

Overview

Plan inventory, align supply/demand, improve KPIs, collaborate cross‑functionally.

Key Responsibilities

• inventory optimization
• demand alignment
• risk identification
• data analysis
• process improvement
• compliance standards

Tasks

-Supporting Compliance & Safety Standards – Adhering to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, contributing to a safe and regulatory-compliant work environment. -Developing Professional Growth & Expertise – Continuously improving skills through training and knowledge-sharing, staying ahead in supply chain planning and analytics. -Improving Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working closely with different teams to align supply chain processes, fostering better communication and efficiency across departments. -Proactively Identifying Risks – Monitoring demand signals and stock levels to flag potential disruptions, allowing for timely corrective actions that minimize operational bottlenecks. -Driving Continuous Improvement – Engaging in process improvement initiatives, quality checks, and best practice implementations to enhance operational effectiveness. -Optimizing Inventory Management – Ensuring optimal stock levels by analyzing supply and demand trends, preventing overstock or shortages, and improving overall supply chain efficiency. -Aligning Supply with Demand – Using statistical analysis to bridge the gap between demand forecasts and supply plans, ensuring stability and responsiveness in operations. -Enhancing Data-Driven Decision-Making – Running simulations and impact assessments on planning parameter changes, providing actionable insights to improve key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• excel
• high school
• inventory management
• communication
• problem solving
• time management

What You Bring

-Proficiency in Data and Analytics: Skilled in using Excel and other tools to analyze and optimize inventory, apply algorithms for decision-making, and evaluate supply chain performance using KPIs. -High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. -Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience. -Strong Inventory and Materials Management Skills: Ability to use Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principles to manage materials, ensure part availability, and optimize inventory levels while aligning with supply chain goals and customer delivery requirements. -Effective Communication and Problem-Solving: Clear communication with suppliers, management, and teams to address material issues and ensure smooth operations; capable of identifying supply chain gaps and addressing challenges. -Organizational and Prioritization Abilities: Strong time-management skills to balance workloads, ensure timely part deliveries, and execute efficient planning across various supply chain functions, including demand and supply alignment.

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About Cummins Europe

-The company has 17 manufacturing sites across Europe, establishing itself as a leading power solutions provider. -Engineers and manufactures advanced diesel, gas, and electric engines, power generation systems, and drivetrains for global markets. -Specializes in powering buses, trucks, marine vessels, and military vehicles, exemplified by projects from Darlington to Krakow. -Operates a unique European test facility in Darlington that develops fuel-agnostic powertrains, including hydrogen-capable combustion engines. -Delivers expertise across industrial, transport, marine, mining, energy, and defence sectors, offering both new builds and remanufactured power solutions.

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